Screen.



W. R. WALTER.

SCREEN.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 10, 1913. I 1,126,140. Patented Jan. 26, 1915.

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ifwardly to form the angularly disposed lsimilar fastenings. Transverse end pieces 5 WOOIDFORD R. WALTER, 0F CLAREIVEORE, OKLAHOMA.

SCREEN.

Application filed November 10, 1913.

To all 10h 9m it may concern Be it known that I, Woooronn R. VALTER, citizen of the United States, residing at Cla-remore, in the county of Rogers and State of Oklahoma, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Screens, of which the following is a specification, ref erence being had to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in screens, and more particularly to window and door screens, the object of the invention being to provide a screen which is preferably constructed of a metal frame having wooden brace blocks arranged at each corner and simple means for securing the wire netting to the frame.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a screen of the above character which will possess advantages in points of efficiency and durability, is inexpensive of manufacture and at the same time is simple in construction and operation.

With the above and other objects in view, this invention consists in the novel features of construction and the combination and arrangement of parts to be hereinafter more fully described, pointed out in the claim and shown in the accompanying drawings, in which- Figure 1 is a rear elevation of a window screen constructed in accordance with my invention; Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view; Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view; Fig. 4.- is a detail elevation illustrating one corner of the device, the securing strips be- -1ng removed; Fig. 5 is a similar view illustrating the securing strips in their operative position.

Referring more particularly to the drawings, 1 and 2 indicate the two parallel longitudinal side portions of the frame which are constructed of sheet metal, and having their outer longitudinal edges bent outflanges 3, said flanges being provided with spaced openings 4 whereby the same may be quickly and readily secured to the window or door frame by means of screws or other are provided, the outer edges of which are bent downwardly to form the flanges 6, the ends of which are provided with the tongues 7, said tongues overlapping the tongues 8 formed on the ends of the longitudinal flanges 3 and are riveted or otherwise se- Specifieation of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 26, 1915. Serial No. 800,177.

cured, as shown at 8. From this it will be seen that a very strong and effective connection is made at each corner of the frame, any movement of either the end pieces or the longitudinal members being prevented.

Mounted upon the inner longitudinal edges of the side and end pieces of the frame is the wire netting 10, the edges of which are securely held in position on the frame by means of the securing strips 11, said strips being riveted, as shown at 12, or otherwise secured to the inner edges of the frame. Arranged between the rivets are suitable pins 13 which are carried by the frame and extend up through the wire netting into the openings 1% formed in the strips 11 so as to securely hold the netting in its place.

Arranged within the corners of the frame are the bracing blocks 15, which are securely held in position by means of the screws 16 which extend through the flanges 6 of the end members and through the flanges 3 of the side members, engaging the bracing blocks 15 to securely retain the same in position and hold the flanges against inward bending movement. It will be readily understood that the bracing blocks 15 are preferably formed of wood or any similar material so that screws may be readily engaged therewith to fasten the same to the frame. It will be readily apparent from the accompanying drawings that at the meeting ends of the longitudinal side portions and the epd portions 5, they are beveled, as shown at 1 ends thereof conform to the corners of the frame.

From the above description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, it will be readily apparent that I have provided a simple and durable screen for doors or windows, the frame of which is preferably constructed of metal and having simi lar means for rigidly securing the wire netting thereto. It will also be apparent that I have provided a screen frame which is secured together in such manner that the ends and side portions thereof are securely and rigidly held against movement.

It will also be understood that my device can be quickly and readily arranged within the frame of a window and readily secured thereto by having the screws inserted through the openings 4 in the flanges and engaged with the frame of a window.

The device, as herein described and i1lusso that they will readily meet and the trated, is extremely simple in construction and can be manufactured at a comparatively low cost.

lVhile I have shown and described the preferred form of my invention, it will. be obvious that various changes in the details of construction and in the proportions may be resorted to for successively carrying my invention into practice without sacrificing any of the novel features or departing from the scope of the appended claim.

l Vhat I claim is A window screen including a frame consisting of parallel longitudinal side portions having their outer longitudinal edges bent outwardly to form angularly disposed flanges having spaced openings therein, transverse end pieces having their outer longitudinal edges bent outwardly to form extending flanges, outwardly projecting tongues formed at the ends of said side and Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the end portions, the tongues of the side portions being overlapped on to the outer sides of the end portions and the tongues on the end portions being extended on to the inner faces of the side portions, bracing blocks arranged Within the corners of the frame, screw members extending through the side and end portions and their overlapping tongues and extending into the bracing blocks whereby to secure the tongues in position and retain the bracing blocks within the frame, and screen wire secured to the inner longitudinal edges of the side and end portions, as and for the purpose set forth.

In testimony whereof I hereunto aflix my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

hi i woonronn 2 n. WALTER.

Witnesses mark PRICE Woons, Manon L. J onus.

Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. C." 

